Author Archives: Michael Stephens

About Michael Stephens

Dr. Michael Stephens is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University. His research focuses on use of emerging technologies in libraries and technology learning programs. He currently writes the monthly column “Office Hours” in Library Journal exploring issues, ideas and emerging trends in library and information science education. Stephens has spoken about emerging technologies, innovation, and libraries to audiences in over 26 states and in nine countries. He is fascinated by library buildings and virtual spaces that center around users, participation, creating content, and encouraging the heart. As a professional he worked 15 years in public libraries.

INFO 200 Stephens Sections Class Chats & Zoom IM

Greetings all! A reminder: Throughout the semester, we will have some class chats. All sessions will be recorded.  The following are scheduled: October 1: INFO 200 Assignment Q & A Session at 12pm PT. We will go over you might have about the Sources Survey and LRM.Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://sjsu.zoom.us/j/84154111834?pwd=ZFpPd1pKZnFtNklJajFiNldTTDFMdz09 […]

Getting Started… with Blog Reports

Greetings all – After your Introductory post, your next five blog entries are an important part of the Blog Reports assignment. As noted in our getting started posts, you will use your blog on the Community Site blogging platform in this class. The posts will include substantial content, citations, and reflective thinking. These blog posts should […]

Class Social Time Sunday Noon PT

Occasionally throughout the semester, we will have class chats on Zoom. These are optional “drop-in” sessions for students to ask questions, share or just chat. There are no mandatory sessions, but students are encouraged to attend if schedules allow. It will be a way for us to check and keep in touch. All sessions will […]

Graduate Work & This Course

Hello everyone – I wanted to send out a reminder of key items related to graduate work and this course from the Getting Started Module. We are heading into an important phase of the class. The School requires that students earn a B in this course. If the grade is less than B (B- or […]